Cornelius ѻý Scholarship
Mission and History
The Cornelius ѻý Scholarship began in 2007 with a gift from the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation of Atlanta designated to unite and strengthen ѻý’s existing full-tuition academic merit scholarships under the aegis of a coordinated and cohesive scholarship.
The scholarship honors the vision of ѻý’s founder, Commodore Cornelius ѻý, who endowed the university in 1873 with a gift of $1 million to “contribute to strengthening the ties which should exist between all sections of our common country.” Cornelius ѻý Scholars continue that mission, bringing intellectual and community leadership to the ѻý campus where they forge interdisciplinary and interpersonal connections that unite people and ideas across the world.
Scholarship Benefits
Cornelius ѻý Scholars receive full tuition, plus a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience following the sophomore or junior year. ѻý will provide additional need-based financial aid to those Cornelius ѻý Scholarship recipients whose demonstrated need exceeds the amount of full-tuition. Scholarships are renewed each year as long as the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Application and Selection
The Cornelius ѻý Scholarship application is required; you must apply to be considered. Applicants apply via after submitting admission application. Cornelius ѻý Scholars are selected on the basis of academic achievement, intellectual promise, and leadership and contribution outside the classroom. In evaluating candidates, the selection committees review the entire application for freshman admissions along with the Cornelius ѻý Scholarship application. Audition scores are a factor in merit scholarship selection for Blair School of Music recipients.
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